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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.36, 12.48 and 6.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.36, 12.48 and 6.99 is: 10.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.36 : 12.48 = 6.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.36/12.48 = 6.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.36x = 12.48 × 6.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.36x = 87.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.31/8.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.45

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